Defn: Tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize; specifically (Med.), allaying irritability and irritation; assuaging pain.
SEDATIVE
Sed"a*tive, n. (Med.)
Defn: A remedy which allays irritability and irritation, and irritative activity or pain.
SEDENT
Se"dent, a. Etym: [L. sedens, -entis, p. pr. of sedere to sit. See
Sit.]
Defn: Sitting; inactive; quiet. [R.]
SEDENTARILY
Sed"en*ta*ri*ly, adv.
Defn: In a sedentary manner.
SEDENTARINESS
Sed"en*ta*r*i*ness, n.
Defn: Quality of being sedentary.
SEDENTARY Sed"en*ta*ry, a. Etym: [L. sedentarius, fr. sedere to sit: cf. F. seédentaire. See Sedent.]